Houston Texans (3-3) vs. Tennessee Titans (3-2)
The Houston Texans have lost 3 of their last four games. The Titans had a bye week to lick their wounds after the Steelers gave them a beatdown two weeks ago. This is a HUGE game for both teams as either the Texans or Titans are going to win the AFC South this year as the Jaguars and Colts suck! That felt good to say! Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Texans have the ball: The Houston Texans are going to try to pass the ball to open up running lanes for Arian Foster. The O-Line is going to have to give Matt Schaub time to throw the ball, so he can he effective. Owen Daniels, Kevin Walter and Jacoby Jones are going to be his top targets when he’s looking down the field. On the short stuff, look for Arian Foster and fullback James Casey to get a lot of work. Don’t think for a minute though that the Texans aren’t going to run the ball a lot in this game. Arian Foster is going to get his fair share of touches tomorrow.
When the Titans have the ball: The Titans are going to come out trying to establish the running game with Chris Johnson this Sunday. Having fullback Ahmard Hall back is going to give the Texans’ D some issues as he loves to blow tacklers up in the running game. The Texans have 17 sacks already this year but the Titans’ O-Line has only given up 7, so something has to give tomorrow. If Hasselbeck has time to throw the ball, he’s likely going to make some plays down the field to Nate Washington.
PREDICTION: TITANS 23, TEXANS 17
